Nish Kumar: Meet the Indian-origin comic who has become the ‘face of combative British satire’

Like so many British Asian comics, Kumar was influenced by the groundbreaking TV series ‘Goodness Gracious Me’. But his work is much angrier, less optimistic.

Sushmita Sundaram

· Apr 30, 2019 · 11:30 am

Vir Das wants to go global: ‘I want to be an authentic Indian voice on the world circuit’

The comic’s new stand-up special on Netflix, ‘Losing It’, marks another step in his bid for international acceptance.

Sushmita Sundaram

· Dec 26, 2018 · 11:30 am

A new Indian zine gives sex education lessons to ignorant millennial men

‘Bedx Talks’ by artists Priyanka Paul and Rushil Bhatnagar is irreverent and inclusive.

Sushmita Sundaram

· Dec 07, 2018 · 03:30 pm

‘Milk Teeth’ relives the romance of Bombay, but also exposes the hypocrisy of its people

Amrita Mahale’s debut novel unravels the middle-class morality of the fast and furious city.

Sushmita Sundaram

· Dec 01, 2018 · 08:30 am

A Bengaluru festival gives a peek into the future of Indian stand-up comedy

Presenting the next generation of stand-up stars.

Sushmita Sundaram

· Nov 22, 2018 · 11:30 am

How sketch comics like Jaspal Bhatti laid the foundation for India’s comedy scene

The current crop of top comics is made up of individuals and collectives who gained visibility posting short sketches online.

Sushmita Sundaram

· Nov 01, 2018 · 11:30 am

In stand-up-loving India, a comic is determined to bring improv into the mainstream

With ‘Improv All Stars: Games Night’ on Amazon Prime, Kaneez Surka doesn’t want to go for laughs per minute. She wants to create something funny.

Sushmita Sundaram

· Oct 02, 2018 · 11:30 am

Amazon Prime’s ‘Comicstaan’ is breaking records, but is it doing justice to Indian stand-up comedy?

The reality TV show provides a glimpse into India’s growing open mic culture, but is trapped by a poor format fit.

Sushmita Sundaram

· Aug 08, 2018 · 11:30 am

Kaapi-obsessed Bengaluru is fostering a new coffee culture over mochas and lattes

Specialty coffee shops may never replace old darshinis, but they do have a winning ingredient.

Sushmita Sundaram

· Jun 05, 2018 · 11:30 am